Huell Howser was not Jewish. He was a Methodist. Born Huell Burnley Howser on October 18, 1945 in Gallatin, Tennessee, American television personality was best known for California's Gold, his travel show based in Los Angeles at KCET for California PBS stations. Howser received his first name from a portmanteau of his parents' names, Harold and Jewell.
Matt Groening, Simpsons creator was a fan of Howser and featured him in two episodes of The Simpsons. In 2011, Howser voiced The Backson in the post-credits scene of Walt Disney Animation Studios's 2011 feature film, "Winnie the Pooh."
Howser mentioned his being a Methodist during his episode covering the Nevada County Fair on California's Golden Fairs.
Howser mentioned his being a Methodist during his episode covering the Nevada County Fair on California's Golden Fairs.
